Navy Player Charged With Assault, Reckless Endangerment

Navy junior midfielder Gabriel Voumard has been charged with
first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment after an
incident with a taxi driver early Sunday morning, according to multiple news outlets.

The Naval Academy has suspended Voumard indefinitely, but he
will continue to attend classes while the matter is investigated.
He was the recipient of the Lt. J.G. Donald MacLaughlin Award,
presented to Navy's outstanding midfielder, as a sophomore. This
spring, Voumard is tied for second on the team with 23 points and
fourth with 15 goals. He was named first-team All-Patriot League on
Monday.

According to WBAL-TV in Baltimore, Voumard and another
unidentified person were picked up by a La Union Taxi at
approximately 2 a.m. Sunday for a ride to their home. After
entering the home to retrieve money to pay for the fare, Voumard
returned with $17, seven short of the $24 fare. When told that
wasn't enough, Voumard returned to the home and came out moments
later with a knife.

The driver rolled up the windows and called 911 when the
"heavily intoxicated" Voumard, according to police, returned to the
home. Police found a silver
butter knife on top of the vehicle and placed Voumard under
arrest.

In addition to the charges he faces, Voumard also is subject to
disciplinary action through the Midshipmen Conduct System on
campus.